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Rome and Vatican Highlights: FullDay VIP Private Tour

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| Rome, Italy
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from $171.19 per person

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ItalyBestExcursions Rome Fullday with Driver and Tour Guide SkipTheLine Tickets and Lunch Included
ItalyBestExcursions Rome Fullday with Driver and Tour Guide SkipTheLine Tickets and Lunch Included
ItalyBestExcursions Rome Fullday with Driver and Tour Guide SkipTheLine Tickets and Lunch Included
ItalyBestExcursions Rome Fullday with Driver and Tour Guide SkipTheLine Tickets and Lunch Included
ItalyBestExcursions Rome Fullday with Driver and Tour Guide SkipTheLine Tickets and Lunch Included
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On average, this is booked 16 (0) days in advance.
7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Italian
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Overview

Visit the highlights of Rome in one memorable Memorable Fullday, with Driver and Expert Tour Guide, and see aspects of:
• Ancient, Monumental and Baroque Rome
• Vatican City
• Lunch (included) in a typical Rome restaurant.
Pickup and dropoff will be at your accommodation in Rome.
Private or Shared Tour available options

Included in PRIVATE-ALLINCLUSIVE option:
• Dedicated licensed local Tour Guide
• Tickets Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
• Entrance St Peter Basilica (when open)

You will see the magnificent views of:
• Navona Square
• Trevi Fountain
• Spanish Steps
• Venice Square
• Roman Forum
• Colosseum
• Circus Maximus
• Pantheon
• Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel (only in ALLINCLUSIVE option)
• St. Peter’s Basilica (when open) and it’s magnificent Square

Worry-Free and Safe Private Tour Experience, operated only with:
• Expert Professional English-Speaking Drivers
• Selected local Expert Licensed Tour Guides

What's Included

  • Doorstep pickup and drop-off right at your hotel or stay in Rome
  • Travel in comfort with a fully licensed, A/C vehicle and a professional English-speaking Driver.
  • LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option includes ONLY Driver and Vehicle
  • Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
  • LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option NOT INCLUDES: Tour Guide, Entrance Tickets, Lunch
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Departure and Return Point: Your accommodation in Rome.

What To Expect

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Colosseum

*** Admision Included only in Private Tour Guide options*** The Colosseum is the main symbol of Rome. It is an imposing construction that, with almost 2,000 years of history, will bring you back in time to discover the way of life in the Roman Empire.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

*** Admision Included only in Private Tour Guide options*** The Vatican Museums are located within the city boundaries of the Vatican City. They display works from the immense collection amassed by popes throughout the centuries including several of the most renowned Roman sculptures and most important masterpieces of Renaissance art in the world. The museums contain roughly 70,000 works, of which 20,000 are on display.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

St. Peter's Basilica

****St. Peter's Basilica inside Included only in Private Tour Guide options**** Designed principally by Donato Bramante, Michelangelo, Carlo Maderno and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, St. Peter's is the most renowned work of Renaissance architecture and the largest church in the world. St Peter’s Basilica: on rare occasions could be closed or inaccessible or with a long line wait time to enter. It is over our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Fontana di Trevi

*** Admision Included only in Private Tour Guide options*** Trevi Fountain standing 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3 ft) wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world. The fountain has appeared in several notable films, including "Roman Holiday", Federico Fellini's "La Dolce Vita", the eponymous "Three Coins in the Fountain", The Lizzie McGuire Movie, and "Sabrina Goes to Rome".
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Pantheon

*** Admision Included only in Private Tour Guide options*** The Pantheon ("Temple of All the Gods") is a former Roman temple, now a church, in Rome, on the site of an earlier temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD).
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps are a set of steps dating from 1723, climbing a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna (one of the most famous squares in Rome) and the top dominated by Trinita dei Monti Church.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Circo Massimo (pass by)

The Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot-racing stadium and mass entertainment venue.
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Navona / Pantheon / Campo de’ Fiori

Lunch Time!: Options with Lunch Included (Private Tour Guide Options): Features a curated, fixed-menu lunch highlighting authentic Roman specialties. Option without Lunch Included (LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS): You will have dedicated free time to enjoy lunch at your own pace (at your own expense). Your professional driver will be happy to recommend authentic, traditional local restaurants along the route.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Venezia (pass by)

Piazza Venezia is the central hub of Rome. One side of the Piazza is the monumental site of Italy's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Altare della Patria, part of the Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, first King of Italy.
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Arch of Constantine (pass by)

The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal Ancient Roman arch in Rome, situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill
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Foro Romano (pass by)

For centuries the Forum was the center of day-to-day life in Ancient Rome
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Ride in total comfort with a fully licensed, insured, air-conditioned vehicle, a friendly professional English-speaking driver, and an expert local tour guide (if option selected)!
  • PRIVATE-2HOURS VATICAN GUIDE Option: Enjoy a full-time driver and luxury vehicle, all entry tickets, a dedicated Vatican guide and a delicious traditional Roman lunch
  • LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option: Budget-Friendly Tour. Enjoy a full-time driver and vehicle at our lowest price! Please note: Entrance tickets, tour guides, and lunch are not included
  • PRIVATE Tour Guide Options – Crucial Entry Info: Every guest must present a valid ID (ID, Passport, Driver's License, etc.) matching their ticket at security. No name changes allowed; incorrect or missing ID means denied entry and no refund.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome and Vatican Highlights: FullDay VIP Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome and Vatican Highlights: FullDay VIP Private Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Doorstep pickup and drop-off right at your hotel or stay in Rome.
  • Travel in comfort with a fully licensed, A/C vehicle and a professional English-speaking Driver.
  • LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option includes ONLY Driver and Vehicle.
  • PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE Options include: Admission Tickets, Tour Guide, Roman Set Lunch.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated.
  • LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option NOT INCLUDES: Tour Guide, Entrance Tickets, Lunch.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Rome and Vatican Highlights: FullDay VIP Private Tour is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome and Vatican Highlights: FullDay VIP Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Doorstep pickup and drop-off right at your hotel or stay in Rome
  • Travel in comfort with a fully licensed, A/C vehicle and a professional English-speaking Driver.
  • LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option includes ONLY Driver and Vehicle
  • PRIVATE TOUR GUIDE Options include: Admission Tickets, Tour Guide, Roman Set Lunch
  • Tipping is not included in our service fees, it is never mandatory although it is always appreciated
  • LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option NOT INCLUDES: Tour Guide, Entrance Tickets, Lunch

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Ride in total comfort with a fully licensed, insured, air-conditioned vehicle, a friendly professional English-speaking driver, and an expert local tour guide (if option selected)!
  • Professional English-speaking Driver gives basic general commentaries from the vehicle. He can’t leave the car to walk around with you
  • Traveling with 8+ guests? Just book multiple vans! Your group will travel together, hit the same stops, and you can switch vehicles anytime. Book today to secure your fleet and keep the whole family together!
  • PRIVATE-GUIDE FULLTIME IN ROME Option: Go VIP! Our Full-Time in Rome includes a private driver and vehicle, entry tickets, a dedicated expert guide and a delicious traditional Roman lunch
  • PRIVATE-2HOURS VATICAN GUIDE Option: Enjoy a full-time driver and luxury vehicle, all entry tickets, a dedicated Vatican guide and a delicious traditional Roman lunch
  • LIGHT TOUR-NO GUIDE NO TICKETS Option: Budget-Friendly Tour. Enjoy a full-time driver and vehicle at our lowest price! Please note: Entrance tickets, tour guides, and lunch are not included
  • PRIVATE Tour Guide Options – Crucial Entry Info: Every guest must present a valid ID (ID, Passport, Driver's License, etc.) matching their ticket at security. No name changes allowed; incorrect or missing ID means denied entry and no refund.
  • PRIVATE Tour Guide Options – Important Site Availability Info: Specific dates and attraction entries are subject to official calendars, capacity limits, and unexpected closures completely beyond our control. If a site is unavailable on your tour date, an exceptional alternative experience or a partial ticket refund will be provided
  • St Peter’s Basilica: on rare occasions could be closed or inaccessible or with a long line wait time to enter. It is completely beyond our control, so no refunds or discounts will be issued
  • One Infant seat available on request

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